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enhttp://michiganradio.org/feeds/term/7230/rss.xmlSome Michigan jails will allow inmates to use tablet computershttp://michiganradio.org/post/some-michigan-jails-will-allow-inmates-use-tablet-computers
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Some Michigan jails are introducing technology to inmates, and jail officials say it creates a safer environment and improves productivity.</span></p><p>Last month, Sanilac County began a pilot program in cooperation with Securus&nbsp;Technologies – the company that provides the jail's video visitation and phone –&nbsp;to provide inmates with tablet computers for their use.</p><p>With the devices, inmates are able to access resources such as a library of approximately 10,000 readable items, some radio stations or music and job search tools.</p>Mon, 04 Jan 2016 21:43:25 +0000Michigan Radio Newsroom24731 at http://michiganradio.orgSome Michigan jails will allow inmates to use tablet computersIn Macomb County man's jail death, a horrifying intersection of big issueshttp://michiganradio.org/post/macomb-county-mans-jail-death-horrifying-intersection-big-issues
<p></p><p>A horrific video showing a naked man slowly dying in a Macomb County jail cell is sparking local and <a href="http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2015/09/24/macomb_county_jail_death_david_stojcevski_suffered_drug_withdrawl_after.html">national outrage</a>.</p><p>The death of David Stojcevski brings into sharp focus the overlap between some issues that have drawn intense scrutiny recently: deaths of people in police custody, people being jailed for minor offenses because they can’t afford to pay fines, and the opioid addiction crisis.</p><p>Fri, 25 Sep 2015 02:29:06 +0000Sarah Cwiek23629 at http://michiganradio.orgIn Macomb County man's jail death, a horrifying intersection of big issuesInmates blast Aramark, Kent County sheriff for food poisoning incidentshttp://michiganradio.org/post/inmates-blast-aramark-kent-county-sheriff-food-poisoning-incidents
<p>A handful of former inmates at the Kent County jail are suing the sheriff and food service provider Aramark.</p><p>The case stems from a food-borne illness. One afternoon, in April 2012, at least a couple hundred inmates at the Kent County Jail got really sick. The culprit? Bad chicken tacos.</p><p>Court documents say they suffered pain, cramps, diarrhea and “long-term adverse health consequences” that’s weren’t detailed.Fri, 27 Feb 2015 21:10:57 +0000Lindsey Smith21160 at http://michiganradio.orgInmates blast Aramark, Kent County sheriff for food poisoning incidentsState lawmakers may make it easier for criminals to clear part of their recordhttp://michiganradio.org/post/state-lawmakers-may-make-it-easier-criminals-clear-part-their-record
<p>The state Senate Judiciary committee will consider a bill tomorrow that would make it easier for criminals to have part of their records expunged.</p><p><a href="http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(y5bicvvr4cy2qzytdgjuegnf))/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&amp;objectname=2013-HB-4186">House Bill 4186</a> would allow people convicted of a single felony or a couple of misdemeanors to apply to have them removed from their record.</p><p>Mon, 15 Dec 2014 19:56:22 +0000Steve Carmody20273 at http://michiganradio.orgState lawmakers may make it easier for criminals to clear part of their recordAfter lawsuit, Isabella County jail inmates get more time outside cellshttp://michiganradio.org/post/after-lawsuit-isabella-county-jail-inmates-get-more-time-outside-cells
<p>Isabella County jail inmates are spending more time outside their cells these days.</p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">The American Civil Liberties Union sued Isabella County after receiving complaints that inmates were not allowed exercise time outside their cells.</span></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Daniel Manville is the director the Michigan State University law school&#39;s Civil Rights Clinic. He says jail officials were willing to reach an out-of-court settlement.&nbsp;</span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Manville says many county jails in Michigan are in a similar position because of inmate overcrowding and budget cuts.</span></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">&ldquo;It&rsquo;s my understanding that there&#39;s a few other jails that are under litigation,&rdquo; says Manville. &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve even started talking to a couple jails about making changes, and they are willing to sit down even before we file a lawsuit and we may even be able to resolve it without a lawsuit.&rdquo;</span></p><p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">As part of the Isabella County jail settlement, inmates will have access to an exercise room for an hour a day five days a week.</span></p><p>Thu, 03 Oct 2013 21:18:28 +0000Steve Carmody14708 at http://michiganradio.orgAfter lawsuit, Isabella County jail inmates get more time outside cells